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University life Swiss students at Oxford face bigger fees

Swiss students at Oxford are unhappy about a big increase in their tuition fees, even if they are largely unconcerned about Brexit.

By Leo Eigner Shearmur in Oxford

Higher education City residents more likely to have degrees

In Switzerland’s larger cities, two out of five people have a higher education degree, that's much higher than the Swiss average.

This content was published on April 16, 2019 1:04 PM Apr 16, 2019 - 13:04

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Swiss education Are 14-year-olds ready to make a career choice?

Students make big decisions about their professional futures at a young age in Switzerland. Too early, or just right?

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Which career? Choosing a profession when you're only 14

Swiss teenagers describe how they made their career choices at the tender age of 14. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch) 

By Julie Hunt

Cern Major science education project unveiled in Geneva

The Science Gateway project has been launched at the Geneva-based European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

This content was published on April 8, 2019 12:03 PM Apr 8, 2019 - 12:03

Indian student blog A guide to ‘Indian’ restaurants in Switzerland

Be aware that there are many kinds that cater to different tastes.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Transparency University of Zurich declares third-party donations

The university has announced the publication of a transparency list online of its external funding.

This content was published on April 4, 2019 12:14 PM Apr 4, 2019 - 12:14

Horizon 2020 Swiss research institutes receive EU funding boost

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 222 coveted grants to researchers including 18 at Swiss institutes under the Horizon 2020 programme.

This content was published on April 3, 2019 7:39 PM Apr 3, 2019 - 19:39

Indian student blog Do not lose your Swiss residence permit

Indian student Arasan lost his Swiss permit while on holiday. Getting a new one proved tougher than he anticipated.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blog

Political education Teaching students how to live democratically

A new curriculum could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.

By Renat Kuenzi, Aarau

Indian student blog My favourite places to unwind in Zurich

Some people unwind with music, parties, social gatherings, meditation, or travel. My way of relaxing is connecting with my surroundings and nature.

By Shubhangi Makkar, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Addiction survey Lure of e-cigarettes for schoolchildren raises alarm

Half of Swiss boys and a third of girls aged 15 have tried e-cigarettes at least once, suggests a survey of addiction among schoolchildren. The ...

This content was published on March 28, 2019 3:30 PM Mar 28, 2019 - 15:30

Indian student blog Travel tips for the thrifty student

Indian student Arasan has done his homework to make the most of the summer holidays.

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Swiss support in Serbia Apprenticeships provide opportunities for young Serbs

Forty percent of young people in Serbia are unemployed. Now the country has introduced apprenticeships, with Swiss assistance.

Participation issues Switzerland is three-quarters of a democracy

Just three out of four people in Switzerland have a Swiss passport, meaning that a quarter of taxpaying residents have no political voice.

By Sandro Lüscher

Leaders in the field Top Swiss institutes launch joint cyber-security programme

Switzerland’s federal technology institutes are to launch a new Masters in cyber-security this autumn.

This content was published on March 20, 2019 6:00 PM Mar 20, 2019 - 18:00

higher ed EPFL marks 50 years of scientific progress

Over the past five decades, the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has been the home of many scientific discoveries.

Indian student blog My nail-biting Swiss student visa experience

With one month to go to the start of the university term, Indian student Arasan was still unsure if he would be allowed to set foot in Switzerland.  

By Arasan MJ, swissinfo.ch student blogger

Indian student blog Eating for optimum student performance

How many times have you missed your breakfast running late for class or skipped lunch? It happens more often than you think. 

By Shubhangi Makkar, swissinfo.ch student blogger

In the spotlight ETH Zurich acts over bullying

Switzerland’s leading university has moved to dismiss a professor accused of bullying and pledged wide-ranging measures to tackle the issue.

This content was published on March 14, 2019 4:23 PM Mar 14, 2019 - 16:23

Opinion Climate strikes: why we scientists are getting involved

Young people are going on a climate strike and researchers are supporting their cause. A climate scientist from the ETH Zurich examines the movement.

By Reto Knutti